'Young Australians: their health and wellbeing 2007' is the third
national statistical report on young people in Australia. Using a set
of key indicators of health and wellbeing of young people, this report
brings together the most up-to-date national data on the health status
of young
Australians aged 12-24 years and the factors influencing their
health.
Information on health status includes self-assessed health status,
disability, injury, mental health, chronic disease, communicable
diseases, hospitalisations and mortality. Factors influencing health
addressed in this report include family and community environments,
environmental factors, socioeconomic factors including education,
employment and income and health behaviours such as weight, physical
activity, nutrition and substance use.
This report also includes a special section on the health and welfare
of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people.
Timely, comprehensive and accurate information on these factors will
enable the formulation of appropriate and effective policies and
interventions to achieve long term health and wellbeing for young
people.'
From the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare. You can purchase a hard copy for $40 or download for free here: